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New Releases: 7/29/2010
Jul. 29 | Didja miss us? New at Retail: * BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (Aksys, $39.99) * Clash of the Titans (Namco, $59.99) New Indies: * Platformance: Castle Pain (4 stars, 80 MSP) * Avatar Pinball (3.5 stars, 80 MSP) * Flight Adventures (3.5 stars, 240 MSP) *...
New Releases: 7/20/2010
Jul. 20 | Only one new retail game this week, but with a little game called Deathspank still riding high on Arcade, will you even notice? Of course, if you have extra time on your hands, Activision will give you $175,000 for a winning indie game concept and...
New Releases: 7/13/2010
Jul. 13 | A slow week for retail releases, but a great one for indies. With several 4+ star games released this week, all under $5, it’s time to try something new! Be sure to check out 2010 DreamBuildPlay winner, Lumi. New Retail Releases: * NCAA Football...
3D Gaming (and TV) Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Jul. 11 | Audioholics has released a scathing report on the psychophysiological effects of the 3D technology currently rolling out in video games and tv’s. Citing both science, and 3D pioneer Mark Pesce of Sega, the article goes on at length to discuss...
Legends of Troy Gameplay from E3
Jul. 7 | A lot of great trailers came from E3 a couple weeks back, but KOEI had two of my most-anticipated titles there with gameplay. The visceral and bloody Legends of Troy, and the over-the-top Fist of the North Star will both remind you these aren’t...
New Releases: 7/6/2010
Jul. 5 | The week of July 4 is historically slow for gaming, and this year proves no exception. Some good saves on Arcade, though. New at Retail: * Crackdown 2 (Microsoft, $59.99) New Indie Games: * My Band (4 stars, 80 MSP) * Paradox (3 stars, 80 MSP) * Avatar...
Redbox Testing Video Game Rentals
Jul. 5 | Redbox started testing video game rentals in Austin, TX, Wilmington, NC, and Reno, NV, this week. With a mix of Xbox, Wii, and PS3 titles renting for $2 per night, the test indicates Redbox’s interest in expanding from DVD’s into other forms...
Finland Legally Requires High-Speed Internet for All Citizens
Jul. 5 | If you’ve noticed a few more Fins on Xbox Live, here’s why. Moving high-speed internet from privilege to right, Finland became the first country in the world this week to legally require every household in the country be provided with access....
New Releases: 6/29/2010
Jun. 29 | New at Retail: * Deathsmiles LE (Aksys, $49.99) * Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Warner Bros, $49.99) * Naughty Bear (505 Games, $49.99) * Ninety-Nine Nights III (Konami, $59.99) * Singularity (Activision, $59.99) * Sniper: Ghost Warrior (City Interactive,...